Steve, pictured right, who died from coronavirus, and husband David (left)Credit: Wales News Service

He recovered after two weeks fighting the disease, but was then given the devastating news his husband Steven, 55, had died from Covid-19.

The couple had been together for 28 years before Steven passed away on April 3, and were described as "soulmates" by shocked friends and family.

David, a charge nurse from Swansea, described his husband as a "gentle, caring person" who was "loved deeply".

He told Wales Online: "Coming out of a coma to be told that Steven had passed away it was just unreal. I can't really believe it.

"To have lost Steven has just been absolutely devastating. To hear that news having come out of a coma...it is still unbelievable.

"Steven was a gentle, caring person who we all loved deeply. He will be greatly missed."

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David (left) and Steve (right) had been together for almost 30 yearsCredit: Wales News Service

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